Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass during the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

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When it rains, it pours.

And this might be some of the worst news the Eagles could have gotten.

"Carson felt some discomfort and soreness as we began this morning's practice. We decided to limit him throughout the remainder of practice and, as a precaution, sent him for a CT scan after practice," head coach Doug Pederson said in a statement. "The scan revealed a hairline fracture in his ribs. We do not know an exact timetable for his return, but we hope to have him back before the end of the preseason."

The injury to Wentz might cost him the rest of the preseason, which was going to be the only time this season the rookie was expected to play, and was going to be key in his development.

Wentz did not take a single team drill during the team's practice on Saturday.

In addition to losing Wentz, the Eagles are also expected to be without wide receiver Jordan Matthews the remainder of the preseason, the team's top skill position player.

Wentz suffered the injury on the second-to-last play he was in on Thursday in the team's win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Wentz stood in the pocket and delivered a pass with 5:20 remaining in the quarter, but took a huge hit from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Micah Awe in the process, which left him slow to get up.

Here is a shot of Wentz taking the hit:

After the game, Wentz said he felt like the wind was knocked out of him.

Obviously, after taking a CT scan Saturday, the news is worse -- and the Eagles are going to be left without the most important player on their roster for perhaps the rest of the preseason.

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